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Belgian deacon charged over 40 deaths

Church in Belgium shocked as psychiatrists assess deacon's mental condition.

2014.06.10.

JRS Syria wins Pax Christi 2014 peace prize

Jesuit Refugee Service provides support to over 300,000 Syrians.

2014.06.10.

Archbishop calls for judicial inquiry into Tuam home

Former CEO of NBSCCCI, Ian Elliott, suggested as possible candidate to head up commission.

2014.06.09.

Priest and two deacons ordained in Tuam and Dromore

Archbishop of Tuam plays down Association of Catholic Priests’ claims over vocations crisis.

2014.06.09.

Trócaire shortlisted for human rights film awards

Food Not Fuel relates the struggles of the indigenous Mayans in Guatemala.

2014.06.09.

New book urges far-reaching changes in penal system

Need to ‘re-imagine’ role of imprisonment so that it is a penalty of last resort.

2014.06.08.

New priest to be ordained today for Tuam

Irish seminarians to serve at Pentecost Papal Mass in Rome.

2014.06.08.

Irish Church urged to pray for peace in Holy Land

Pope hosts “unprecedented prayer initiative” for two Middle Eastern leaders and Patriarch.

2014.06.08.

Bishops and ACP discuss vocations crisis

Radical proposals include ordination of women as deacons, inviting back men who left priesthood to marry and ordination of married men of good standing.

2014.06.07.

Ursuline nun scoops Italian TV talent contest

25-year-old Sr Cristina Scuccia prays 'Our Father' live on TV watched by millions of viewers.

2014.06.07.

Papal tribute for D-Day soldiers’ ‘heavy sacrifice’

Pope entrusts path of peace to St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and Virgin Mary.

2014.06.07.

Northern Ireland to host landmark Christian event

Hundreds from all over island to attend July gathering underlining unity among Christians.

2014.06.06.

Irish PLC express shock at further liberalisation of British abortion law

Under new regulations, nurses and midwives may now play leading role in performing abortions.

2014.06.06.

Archbishop consecrates Syria to Mary

Archbishop pleads with Our Lady to defend Syria and "guard it as your own property; make Jesus reign, conquer and rule in it. Outside of Him there is no salvation."

2014.06.06.

Archbishop of Tuam is shocked at numbers of children buried in Tuam grave

Welcomes government enquiry, promises co-operation and "to seek to obtain a dignified re-interment of the remains of the children in consecrated ground in Tuam.”

2014.06.05.

Cork parish celebrates jubilee

Special masses will mark 50 years of the current parish church in Blackrock, Cork.

2014.06.05.

Pope Francis opens 37th National Convocation of the “Renewal in the Spirit”

Invites charismatics of the world to celebrate their 2017 Jubilee at the Vatican.

2014.06.05.

Nuncio sees springtime in Irish Church after purification

New generation of Catholics will lead Church forward into next decade.

2014.06.04.

US Doctors consider ethics of death penalty

If capital punishment is warranted, then it should be done without the involvement of medical professionals, argue doctors.

2014.06.04.

Pope: ‘a culture of wellbeing’ leads some couples to prefer pets to children

"Fidelity, perseverance and fruitfulness" are pillars in Christian marriage Pope tells couples celebrating wedding anniversaries.

2014.06.04.

Government urged to place people’s rights at the heart of decision making

Put people, not economies first, say Amnesty, SVP and Social Justice Ireland.

2014.06.03.

Ethical stem cell research may provide new therapeutic option 

Research on umbilical cord stem cells gives hope to people with cerebral palsy.

2014.06.03.

Kidnapped missionaries freed in Cameroon

Joy in Italy and Canada as missionaries declared ‘safe’.

2014.06.03.

Maynooth and Armagh celebrate ordinations

Ascension Day is feast of hope. God's plan for the whole world is slowly but surely being rolled out, says Cardinal.

2014.06.02.

Runners seek to raise millions in Women’s Mini Marathon

40,000 women take to the streets of Dublin today in largest all women event in the world, raising money for 800 charities.

2014.06.02.

Regina coeli: Jesus remains with us

Pope Francis tells crowds, "He is always with us, and even now is here with us in the Piazza. The Lord is with us!”

2014.06.02.

Pope Francis says internet is a gift from God

In first message for World Communications Day, Pope Francis chooses: Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter.

2014.06.01.

Festival promises to hit the right note.

The competition will use the 2013 Ruffati organ in the chapel of St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth for the quarter-final round, with over 2,500 pipes, fifty stops and a set of twelve bells.

2014.06.01.

More Than 15,000 Active Permanent Deacons In U.S. Church

As average age increases, "we must take necessary steps to invite others to hear the Lord’s call to serve as deacons," says bishop.

2014.06.01.

Church leaders affirm commitment to embrace diversity and build “inclusive communities”

Regret hurt caused to Muslims by comments made by Church pastor branding Islam as “heathen” and “satanic”.

2014.05.31.
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